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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.69, 22,443.12 and 7,948.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.69, 22,443.12 and 7,948.29 is: 11,922.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.69 : 22,443.12 = 7,948.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.69/22,443.12 = 7,948.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.69x = 22,443.12 × 7,948.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.69x = 178,384,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,384,426.26/14,961.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,922.75

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